Vini Jr ranked 34th on world athlete earnings list | OneFootball

Vini Jr, a Real Madrid forward and Flamengo academy graduate, features among the world’s highest paid athletes.

According to Sportico, he is ranked 34th with annual earnings of 58 million dollars, R$ 311.8 million. Alongside Neymar, he is the only Brazilian on the list.

Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list on 260 million dollars, about R$ 1.4 billion. Canelo Álvarez is second on 137 million dollars, R$ 736.5 million, with Lionel Messi third on 130 million dollars, R$ 698.8 million.

Juan Soto is fourth on 129.2 million dollars, R$ 694.5 million, with LeBron James fifth on 128.7 million dollars, R$ 691.9 million. Neymar appears 30th on 60 million dollars, R$ 322.5 million.

The ranking spans multiple sports. Vini Jr sits ahead of tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, who earns 57.8 million dollars, R$ 310.7 million.

Flamengo supporters continue to hope for homecomings. Focus is currently on Lucas Paquetá of West Ham, while the most eager also dream of Vini Jr, who is contracted to Real Madrid until 2027.

Source: Coluna Do Fla